Succession

Succession centers on the Roy family, headed by Logan Roy, the fiercely powerful founder and CEO of global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo. As Logan experiences a decline in health, his four children—Kendall, Roman, Shiv, and Connor—compete for dominance and succession, fiercely maneuvering for control of the company. The series explores their shifting alliances, betrayals, and desperate attempts to win their father's favor and inherit his empire. Beyond the corporate power plays, Succession delves into complex family dynamics marked by rivalry, manipulation, and a profound lack of parental love, highlighting the emotional void driving their ambitions. The show also critically examines themes of wealth, influence, and media control, often presenting morally ambiguous characters navigating high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and shareholder battles. The interplay of personal and professional conflicts frames a darkly satirical commentary on the ultra-wealthy elite. Throughout its run, Succession portrays intense familial drama juxtaposed with sharp business intrigue, with key moments including internal scandals, hostile takeovers, and a volatile quest for leadership culminating in turbulent shifts of power within Waystar RoyCo. The characters' complex psychology and the show’s incisive writing have earned critical acclaim, making the series a defining contemporary drama about power and legacy.